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I asked my psych to put me back on duloxetine 120mg, but my anxiety has been so bad this week. would lorazepam help in this case? please help.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You have got to: discuss this one directly with your psychiatrist. I try to avoid use of benzodiazapines when possible.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/19/2017

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